How to pronounce smarted
Say it like SMAR-tid. Smarted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR).
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- SMAR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smarted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smarted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAH-tid.
What does smarted mean?
- simple past and past participle of smart How to pronounce smart
Words that rhyme with smarted
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Questions about saying smarted
How do you pronounce smarted?
Say SMAR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɑrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsmɑːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smarted?
Smarted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR). Broken into parts: SMAR · tid.
Is smarted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsmɑːtɪd/ (SMAH-tid).